Interior design trends are constantly changing, asking designers to constantly be on the search for the upcoming movement. In looking into the future of 2020, modern home trends are expected to become more unique to each homeowner than ever before, as people craft their homes to tell their stories. Below, we’ve outlined the top five modern custom home trends.

▱ Sustainable Building and Materials ▱

Society as a whole is undoubtedly shifting towards more sustainable and ethical practices, both in business and inside the home. This is an important consideration for homebuyers and builders, as we look to the future of home design trends to encompass not only true sustainability but also breathtaking aesthetics. There’s been growing interest in green certification, leading designers to believe that smart homes, renewable energy, and nontoxic materials will become increasingly important. Additionally, home builders will shift to focus on ICF framing for durability to prevent insulated panel problems and increase energy efficiency. 

Smart homes are also shaping home trends at the moment as high-end homeowners choose to install them, as these systems make the home safer and more comfortable—at times they almost act as a home manager.

▱ Black Fixtures ▱

Matte black fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms are another hot trend of 2020. In particular, black farmhouse sinks, bathroom faucets, and door handles are popular places for homeowners seeking a modern feel to put in these kinds of accents. They add a retro and sleek look without appearing overpowering or adding unwanted darkness to a space.

▱ Bold Trim and Ceilings ▱

High contrast room design is becoming an influential trend. A bold exterior window trim spruces up a room, and bold black or white trim that contrasts with the wall color is a design trick for Art Deco-inspired modern homes.

▱ Lighting ▱

Lighting is an essential aspect of a home and each individual room, as it sets the mood and compliments the decor and colors. When it comes to finishing for fixtures, soft gold is going to continue to be preferred over more harsh finishes and can be paired with any kind of modern decor beautifully. Black retro-inspired lighting fixtures are also very on-trend, as they are a modern take on industrial or retro styles, and these often have small beautiful details.

▱ Glass and Steel Room Dividers ▱

This combination gives any home a modern and open feel. While glass room dividers first became popular in showers, they have made their way into the home, offering privacy and an open feel. White walls are out, glass walls are in! The glass wall, when paired in a space with high ceilings, provides a beautiful open visual experience, and when paired with great acoustic ceiling systems will still provide privacy and noise control. Glass walls are also going to remain popular as more homeowners opt to put them between the kitchen and exterior dining/living space, as it facilitates a lovely transition between the kitchen and where the entertaining is.

Modern interior design trends are ever-changing, but the future of home design undoubtedly includes sustainability, black fixtures, bold trim, new lighting, and plenty of glass. Homes will feel more luxurious than ever before. Above all, customization will be prioritized as homeowners look to show their personality and personal style through their homes, often inducing an intriguing mesh of modern and traditional design.

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

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